Project Estimation Manager (PEM)

Department Focus

Hayward Tyler sales organization is seeking a Project Estimation Manager to lead a Project Estimation team consisting of application engineers and estimators and drive accurate, responsive proposal making. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in the Civil Nuclear, Advanced Energy or Defense markets - particularly in mechanical engineering environments - and some understanding of pump, rotating equipment or other complex machinery.

Job Description and Duties :

• Lead and manage the Project Estimation team, providing coaching, direction, and performance feedback.
• Oversee quoting, order entry, and proposal development processes for pumps and related equipment and develop ways to improve those processes
• Provides daily communication between the Project Estimation team and the Sales Director, Outside Sales team and Operations Managers which is the basis for understanding proposal priorities and requirements within the Project Estimation team.
• Assists in the reviews of customer requests, technical specifications, terms and conditions and works with stakeholders in collaboration to identify any exceptions or deviations required for Hayward Tyler to fulfill the contract.
• Works within the Salesforce CRM system to manage the completeness, prioritization and accurate deadlines for the list open opportunities.
• Runs weekly recurring meetings focused estimating and proposal making progress
• Collaborate with engineering, supply chain and operations teams to ensure accurate cost estimate and order reviews.
• Ensure all customer interactions meet company standards for professionalism and technical accuracy.
• Collaborates with Supply Chain to ensure that the approved vendor list supports market demands.
• Works closely with manufacturing partners to understand production schedules and the impact to lead time and on time delivery.
• Maintains and improves quality results by following standards; recommends improved policies and procedures.
• Documents customer requests / complaints and provides internal feedback for continuous improvement.
• Participates in the strategic and tactical goals of the company.
• Other related duties as required

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